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Russia: S-400 missile defense systems will be operational on July 1st

Moscow, Russia - General Alexander Zelin has announced it

S-400 missile defense systems will be put on combat duty around Moscow July 1st, the commander of the Russian Air Force said Monday. The S-400 Triumf (NATO codename SA-21 Growler) is a new air defense missile system developed by the Almaz Central Design Bureau as an upgrade of the S-300 family. "On July 1st, one battalion of S-400 missile defense systems will be put on combat duty to defend...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1074294
Rome, Italy, 05/23/2007 17:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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